Forterra PLC (GB:FORT)
LSE:FORT
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FORT Stock Chart & Stats
177.40 p
0.16 p(0.10%)
At close: 4:00 PM EST
177.40 p
0.16 p(0.10%)
Day’s Range― - ―
52-Week Range132.80 p - 215.00 p
Previous CloseN/A
Volume14.06K
Average Volume (3M)584.64K
Market Cap
£285.97M
Enterprise Value361.37M
Total Cash (Recent Filing)£6.10M
Total Debt (Recent Filing)£81.50M
Price to Earnings (P/E)10.1
Beta1.25
Next Earnings
Jul 28, 2026EPS EstimateN/A
Next Dividend Ex-DateN/A
Dividend Yield2.13%
Share Statistics
EPS (TTM)0.08
Shares Outstanding211,466,370
10 Day Avg. Volume901,442
30 Day Avg. Volume584,640
Financial Highlights & Ratios
PEG Ratio-7.65
Price to Book (P/B)1.67
Price to Sales (P/S)1.01
P/FCF Ratio8.93
Enterprise Value/Market CapN/A
Enterprise Value/RevenueN/A
Enterprise Value/Gross ProfitN/A
Enterprise Value/EbitdaN/A
Forecast
1Y Price Target
£204.75Price Target Upside15.42% Upside
Rating ConsensusStrong Buy
Number of Analyst Covering4
EPS Forecast (FY)0.12
Revenue Forecast (FY)£382.26M
Bulls Say, Bears Say
Bulls Say
Deleveraging / Balance-sheet ImprovementForterra has reduced debt from 2023 to 2025 while equity rose to ~£234.5m, improving leverage and balance-sheet resilience. This durable deleveraging lowers refinancing risk and preserves flexibility for capex, dividends or cyclical downturns, supporting medium-term financial stability.
Material Free Cash Flow RecoveryFree cash flow rebounded strongly to ~£43.8m in 2025 after a 2023 trough, demonstrating the company's capacity to generate cash from operations. Sustained FCF supports debt reduction, reinvestment in plants and steady shareholder returns, strengthening long-term financial flexibility.
Sustained Revenue Growth And ProfitabilityRevenue growth of ~12% and consecutive positive net income through 2021–2025 indicate enduring demand for Forterra's bricks and concrete products. Persistent profitability and top-line expansion support utilization, operational continuity and the ability to invest in efficiency improvements over the medium term.
Bears Say
Earnings Below Prior Cycle PeakAlthough profitable, earnings remain well below the 2022 peak and showed only marginal improvement in 2025 versus 2024. This indicates weaker operating leverage and margin pressure; a limited earnings buffer makes long-term performance more sensitive to cost inflation or volume weakness.
Cash-flow Volatility And Conversion RiskForterra's cash conversion has been uneven — a clear 2023 trough and weak 2024 conversion versus net income — showing working-capital and timing sensitivity. Such volatility can impair consistent reinvestment, debt paydown or dividend sustainability across cycles.
Exposure To UK Construction CyclicalityThe business is structurally tied to UK housebuilding and construction cycles, so volumes and pricing fluctuate with housing starts and economic activity. This cyclical demand profile constrains revenue predictability and amplifies downside in prolonged market slowdowns.
Forterra News
FORT FAQ
What was Forterra PLC’s price range in the past 12 months?
Forterra PLC lowest share price was 132.80 p and its highest was 215.00 p in the past 12 months.
What is Forterra PLC’s market cap?
Forterra PLC’s market cap is £285.97M.
When is Forterra PLC’s upcoming earnings report date?
Forterra PLC’s upcoming earnings report date is Jul 28, 2026 which is in 68 days.
How were Forterra PLC’s earnings last quarter?
Forterra PLC released its earnings results on Mar 11, 2026. The company reported 0.047 p earnings per share for the quarter, beating the consensus estimate of N/A by 0.047 p.
Is Forterra PLC overvalued?
According to Wall Street analysts Forterra PLC’s price is currently Undervalued.
Does Forterra PLC pay dividends?
Forterra PLC pays a Quarterly dividend of 1.9 p which represents an annual dividend yield of 2.13%. See more information on Forterra PLC dividends here
What is Forterra PLC’s EPS estimate?
Forterra PLC’s EPS estimate for its next earnings report is not yet available.
How many shares outstanding does Forterra PLC have?
Forterra PLC has 211,466,370 shares outstanding.
What happened to Forterra PLC’s price movement after its last earnings report?
Forterra PLC reported an EPS of 0.047 p in its last earnings report, beating expectations of N/A. Following the earnings report the stock price went down -0.365%.
Which hedge fund is a major shareholder of Forterra PLC?
Currently, no hedge funds are holding shares in GB:FORT
What is the TipRanks Smart Score and how is it calculated?
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Forterra Stock Smart Score
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Analyst Consensus
Strong Buy
Average Price Target:
£204.75 (15.42% Upside)
£204.75 (15.42% Upside)
News Sentiment
Bullish
Bullish news 75%
Bearish news 25%
Bearish news 25%
Technicals
SMA
Positive
20 days / 200 days
Momentum
-8.41%
12-Months-Change
Fundamentals
Return on Equity
7.33%
Trailing 12-Months
Asset Growth
-5.72%
Trailing 12-Months
Company Description
Forterra PLC
Forterra plc manufactures and sells masonry products in the United Kingdom. It operates through three segments: Bricks, Blocks, and Bespoke Products. The company offers bricks; aircrete and aggregate blocks; and bespoke products comprising precast concrete flooring, concrete block paving, and chimney and roofing components, as well as other building products under the London Brick, Butterley Brick, Ecostock, Cradley, Thermalite, Conbloc, Bison Precast, Jetfloor, Red Bank, and Formpave brand names. It serves builders' merchants, residential homebuilders, specialized brick merchants, contractors, and subcontractors. The company was incorporated in 2016 and is headquartered in Northampton, the United Kingdom.
FORT Stock 12 Month Forecast
Average Price Target
204.75 p
▲(15.42% Upside)
Technical Analysis
Options Prices
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